PATIENT
REVIEWS

Thank you for choosing The Bone & Joint Center for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.

In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about their experiences and recoveries under our care.

Read what our patients are saying about The Bone & Joint Center.

You can also read what our patients are saying about The Bone & Joint Center by visiting our doctor profiles.

  • “Wonderful. Straightforward answers!”
    – Michael B.

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    Treating Doctor: Shankar P. Das, M.D.
  • “I cannot express enough how well I have been treated by Dr. Czajka and his staff in the office!!! I have made a great relationship with everyone! I can't wait to have my other hip done! I thank him from my heart for fixing me at such a young age! I love you, Dr. Czajka!!”
    – Dayna K.

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    Treating Doctor: John Czajka, M.D.
  • “I would say that my experience was about as perfect as it could possibly be! Dr. Alley is incredibly good, incredibly smart, incredibly warm, friendly, quick, and astute, amazingly articulate for a physician, self-consciously, happy about who he is and what he does, friendly, and good to his working staff and colleagues. Other than that, I can't say much more, except that he does have a wonderful wife and family!! Regards, and thanks, thanks, thanks.”
    – Stan Y.

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    Treating Doctor: R. Maxwell Alley, M.D.
  • “Dr. Zanaros did a fantastic job on my elbow. I also want to thank Dr. Roberts for the hip replacement. It was done in 2014 and my movement was so restricted, I couldn't exercise. I now run daily and have lost 65 lbs. Thanks again.”
    – Christopher H.

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    Treating Doctor: George Zanaros, M.D.
  • “I was 54 years old, active, and in the best shape of my life. I was having pain in my left hip, a catching sensation; I was diagnosed with a labral tear and treated by Dr. Das. He told me that it looked like I would need a hip replacement. I was bone-on-bone within 6 months. I had to use a cane to walk and I was in constant pain. Dr. Das referred me to Dr. Roberts. Dr. Roberts said he would be able to help me and that he would use an anterior approach and that I would be able to walk right away.  I had surgery. From the minute I walked through the door at AMCH, everyone told me what a wonderful surgeon Dr. Roberts is and how pleased I would be. It was an impressive set up. Dr. Roberts has a team of anesthesiologists he uses, and the ortho floor is accustomed to his patients and follows a strict protocol. I had my hip replaced in the morning and by evening, I walked around the RN station with a walker; it was the last time I needed an assistive device. I attended PT for 4 months, worked hard, and did everything asked of me. I am able to exercise again, I can walk and the best part is that from the moment I came out of surgery, the pain was gone!!! Dr. Roberts gave me my life back!!”
    – Karen M.

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    Treating Doctor: Jared T. Roberts, M.D.
  • “Dr. Alley performed my knee surgery in a timely manner (2 weeks after my skiing injury) and my outcome was better than I expected. I was able to return to full duty as an ICU nurse in 8 weeks.”
    – Paulette F.

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    Treating Doctor: R. Maxwell Alley, M.D.
  • “Outstanding doctor, very professional, great bedside manner, and cares about the people who comes to him.”
    – Fred G.

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    Treating Doctor: John A. DiPreta, M.D.
  • “I tore my ACL and got in for surgery. Dr. Alfred and his team did an amazing job with my ACL reconstruction using my hamstring. I have received many compliments on my scar from the harvesting of the hamstring. It's healing flat, thin, and it's color is lightening up nicely. Whenever I called with questions, Dr. Alfred got back to me right away. He's full of experience and knowledge that he's more than willing to share. I am so glad he fixed a part of me that I'll need for the rest of life.”
    – Colleen M.

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    Treating Doctor: Richard H. Alfred, M.D.
  • “I had to have knee surgery after a work injury. Dr. Alley was amazing and kind. All the preop, intraop, and postop staff treated me with respect and addressed my concerns. I was very happy with all my care and would recommend The Bone & Joint Center to anyone. Because of my experience, one of my friends who is a nurse has looked at employment here and started recently as per diem staff.”
    – Sallee R.

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    Treating Doctor: R. Maxwell Alley, M.D.
  • “Both Dr. Alley and Dr. Morse did surgeries on my shoulder and wrist that made it possible for me to keep on playing my instrument professionally. Dr. Quinn did my carpal tunnels several years ago.Grateful for all these! They also were such good sports to be willing to hold my instrument in the playing position so as to better advise me after the surgery.”
    – Susan S.

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    Treating Doctor: R. Maxwell Alley, M.D.
  • “I stopped in to have my right swollen ankle looked at without an appointment. I was seen promptly and was on my way in less than 40 mins. Waiting for results of blood tests. Very pleased with the way I was treated by all those involved in my visit. Thanks.”
    – Mark B.

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    Treating Doctor: Richard R. Whipple, M.D.
  • “Dr. Das repaired a tear in my rotator cuff. From the first encounter with the check-in person to leaving after my procedure, I felt I was treated with the best care possible. All of the staff were extremely attentive, informative, and caring.”
    – Judith S.

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    Treating Doctor: Shankar P. Das, M.D.
  • “Great with patients. Explains everything well. Great results.”
    – Gthomas S.

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    Treating Doctor: Jared T. Roberts, M.D.
  • “He is extremely knowledgable of my problem. Dr. Kerr has a great manner with me and his staff also.”
    – Donald S.

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    Treating Doctor: Hamish A. Kerr, M.D.
  • “Dr. Schneider and staff did a phenomenal job of healing my tibia/fibula breaks without surgery. One year later, I have full mobility and am pain-free. I would, and do, highly recommend Dr. Schneider. Great doctor and great practice!”
    – Ed D.

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    Treating Doctor: James M. Schneider, M.D.
  • “After a motorcycle accident, I had pain in my hips. It took a few years before they found the labral tear. Dr. Das was recommended by my hip specialist, almost 2hrs away. Dr. Das was able to repair the tear and reshape the ball without cutting any of the labrum. Very little pain within a day and now walking better. I would give him 6 stars out of 5. He is amazing.”
    – Phil M.

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    Treating Doctor: Shankar P. Das, M.D.
  • “I have been a patient of Dr. Cheney's for 20 yrs. He has helped me tremendously, and i will not go to any other place for treatment. Your pain management is also the best that there is and Dr. Iqbal is great.”
    – Suzanne C.

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    Treating Doctor: Robert A. Cheney, M.D.
  • “Dr. Roberts and his staff, both at Washington Ave—Albany and Malta locations—are a pleasure to work with. Dr. Roberts replaced my right knee and will replace my left one. Dr. Roberts also has been very helpful with my handicapped wife, Nancy, both as a patient and in referring her to his associates. I can't say enough for the excellent care and friendly service provided by The Bone & Joint Center.”
    – Theodore M.

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    Treating Doctor: Jared T. Roberts, M.D.
  • “Outstanding in every respect.”
    – James P.

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    Treating Doctor: George Zanaros, M.D.
  • “Dr. Quinn, in my opinion, is an excellent doctor. This is the third time I have had to have surgery on my hands, and he has always been there to help me. He is professional, while also able to make me feel completely at ease with him. I would recommend him any chance I had.”
    – Joan M.

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    Treating Doctor: David E. Quinn, M.D.
  • “Needed carpal tunnel surgery in January 2016. Dr. Morse did it at St. Peter's Hospital. He is very competent and caring as a surgeon, and it was over and done with an excellent outcome. From the surgery to the aftercare, it was a good experience with professional and friendly staff at all levels. If the need arises, I will again seek the outstanding professionals at The Bone & Joint Center.”
    – Helena P.

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    Treating Doctor: Andrew S. Morse, M.D.
  • “I had left the practice about 6 years ago and found another doctor who I thought would help me with my chronic knee pain. When that did not work out, a friend suggested I come and see Dr. Phelan, as he was a knee guy and she assured me would help me out. After reviewing my x-rays and medical history, he was willing to do a total knee replacement that many had said no to. Now after having just completing my 2nd knee replacement, I am so glad I came back. I couldn't be happier. Dr. Phelan and his nurse Stacy really listened and were there to help and answer any questions I had. They are wonderful!!!!”
    – Cheryl H.

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    Treating Doctor: Daniel T. Phelan, M.D.
  • “Dr. Zanaros is always on point, thorough, and well informed. I appreciate his professionalism and care.”
    – Marjorie

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    Treating Doctor: George Zanaros, M.D.
  • “I have been treated twice by Dr. Quinn. First for a rotator injury in 1996 and was pleased with the outcome and was happy to discover he was to be the attending doctor for a hand injury in 2015. On both occasions, I was treated professionally and successfully.”
    – Edward C.

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    Treating Doctor: David E. Quinn, M.D.
  • “I have been coming to The Bone & Joint Center since the practice was on West Lawrence St. I have seen Dr. Alfred, Dr. Shatynski, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Iqubal, and my wife has seen Dr. Lawrence, Dr. Iqubal and Dr. Roberts We have had nothing but excellent care and treatment. I have had knee, back, and shoulder problems. I have had a full knee replacement and my wife has had a hip replacement. We are both still being treated for knee and back problems and your pain management programs, where an operation is the last resort. Thank you all.”
    – Raymond F.

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    Treating Doctor: Jared T. Roberts, M.D.
  • “Last year, I had a few issues with my shoulders. Dr. Zaneros took the time to listen and did fix both shoulders. His personality is wonderful! I like the fact that I can joke around with him.”
    – Julieanne D.

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    Treating Doctor: George Zanaros, M.D.